NWR Online Local News 23rd March 2010
Tuesday, March 23rd, 2010 by David Wilding
The latest local news headlines and interviews from North Warwickshire Radio, presented by Geoff Wilding, March 23rd 2010.
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All aboard in 2009: Atherstone to London Euston and Liverpool rail link confirmed
Sunday, November 25th, 2007 by Geoff Wilding
The long awaited confirmation of a direct Atherstone to London Euston and Liverpool rail link has now been announced. The service should be up and running in early 2009, which will mean new direct services from Rugeley, Atherstone and Polesworth for the first time in years.
The start date is subject to delivery of brand new [...]
Former Hat Workers revive old Custom
Sunday, November 25th, 2007 by Geoff Wilding
Dozens of former workers in the hat trade met for lunch at Trinity Church, in Coleshill Road, on Friday, November 23rd.
St Clement is the patron saint of hat-makers and, in the old days, workers used to decorate the factory workrooms and hold a tea party with dancing. The tradition was revived four years ago with [...]
Boys in Tune
Sunday, November 25th, 2007 by Geoff Wilding
Over 80 boys aged from 8 to 14 years came together in Warwick to begin the very first County Boys Choir,organised by the Warwickshire County Music Service. Boys from Austrey CofE Primary School, Oakfield Junior School and Queen Elizabeth School and Sports College joined their counterparts from across the county for the first rehearsal aimed [...]
Speed Problem Cushions
Sunday, November 25th, 2007 by Geoff Wilding
Speed cushions could be introduced on a stretch of road near Michael Drayton School in Church Road, Hartshill.
County councillors representing North Warwickshire will be meeting on Wednesday to decide whether to instal the traffic calming measures in Church Road, Hartshill.
Two areas of bollards on the footpath are also being proposed to keep the path clear [...]
Stolen car parts dealer had only £9,000 in assets
Saturday, November 24th, 2007 by Geoff Wilding
A man who made £121,000 from dismantling stolen BMWs at a Warwickshire farm and selling the parts on e-bay has assets of less than £9,000, a judge has heard.
Professional receiver David Campbell, 42, of Red Lane, Burton Green, Kenilworth, was jailed for three years in May after he admitted conspiring to handle stolen property. But [...]
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